Enjoy fresh air with free yoga
Information provided by 5 Healthy Towns Foundation Looking for an excuse to get outside this summer? Join 5 Healthy Towns Foundation and our partners for some free yoga sessions! FREE outdoor yoga takes place on Saturdays now through August in Dexter, Chelsea, Grass Lake and Stockbridge at the times listed below. Dexter Wellness Center hosts […]
Obituary: Joan Carol Bumpus
Joan Carol Bumpus passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Joan is survived by her daughters, Carrie (Tim) Johnson, Tracy Bumpus, Amy West (Jason Kallio), and Tammy (Kevin) Basore; and her son, Chuck H. Bumpus Jr. (Nicky Straub); grandchildren: Michael (Isabella) Johnson, Mallari (Rob) Dancer, Jeff West, […]
Death Notice for May
Richard Long, age 87, of Stockbridge, Michigan passed away on April 27, 2026. Marilyn E. Henry, age 72, of Webberville, Michigan, passed away on May 4, 2026. Marlin Neal Custer, age 97, passed away on May 14, 2026, in Gregory, Michigan. Doris Jean (Smashey) Larie, passed away on May 17, 2026. Curtis C. Brown, age […]
Obituary: Nancy Tasker
Nancy Tasker, age 81, of Gregory died at home on May 28th by the side of her devoted husband Michael Craine. Beloved mother to Andrew (Carrie) and Benjamin (Shannon), grandmother to Clyde and Oliver, and friend to many, she will be greatly missed. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents Mary and Roly, sisters […]
Reading Between the Lines: The Great Alone’ is a gripping story of resilience in a rugged, majestic land
by Mary Jo David Many who are familiar with popular fiction have heard of Kristin Hannah. “Firefly Lane” (2008) and later “The Nightingale” (2015) both skyrocketed in popularity and have maintained their hold as commercial successes over many years. “Firefly” became a popular Netflix series in 2021 and “Nightingale” is probably the novel for which […]
School Board Candidate Filing Requirements
Stockbridge Community Schools Board Candidate Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 Available Seats: Three (3) six-year terms expiring 12/31/2032 Filing Deadline:Required forms must be filed no later than 4 p.m. on Tuesday July 21, 2026 Affidavit of Identity/Nominating Petitions:Candidates wishing to run for office must file an Affidavit of Identity and Nominating Petitions with the County […]
Dear Gabbie…
“Dear Gabbie” is written with the simple hope of bringing a few smiles to your day and is not meant to replace the advice of professionals…especially your mom! Dear Gabbie: I was behind a driver towing a wide load. Why did he need to go 20 miles under the speed limit? … Why have drivers […]
Obituary: Esther Louise Kapp
Esther Louise Kapp, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on June 5, 2026 at the age 91. She was born March 1, 1935, to Francis and Lucille (Huston) Maulbetsch. Esther graduated from Ann Arbor High School class of 1953. She married Richard Walter Kapp in Ann Arbor on June 27, 1953. She grew up on a […]
Active Aging: Clearing space. Creating opportunity.
Join us at the SASC Rummage Sale in June by: Alexa M. Ten Eyck Warm weather has returned to Stockbridge! Barn doors stand open. Closets, sheds, basements, and storage rooms benefit from a spring cleaning after the winter spent behind sealed doors. This change of weather naturally brings about a familiar, much-needed process of clearing […]
Outreach in Action
Donations to Outreach can help seniors minimize tax repercussions by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Thinking of making a donation to Stockbridge Community Outreach? First, thank you, and before you write that check, consider your options. A variety of vehicles exist that can make your contribution both easy and effective. One example is a “QCD” […]